AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEconomic Outlook: The IMF says Guyana’s rapid growth is being driven by oil and broad-based non-oil activity, backed by investment and rising revenues. It urges stronger safeguards for stability and more inclusive, diversified growth. Energy Infrastructure: ExxonMobil plans repairs to a subsea section of the gas-to-energy pipeline off Crane from October 14 to December 1. The company has not disclosed the nature of the issue; work is planned ahead of the project’s startup. Agriculture & Fisheries: Agriculture officials deny claims that imported chicken is contaminated and say shipments undergo certification and inspection. Authorities are also stepping up bird-flu surveillance amid an outbreak in Suriname. Separately, an FAO programme has improved management, safety and data collection in Guyana’s Atlantic Seabob shrimp industry. Tourism & Connectivity: At the regional tourism conference in Georgetown, Guyana’s leaders called for better transport links and faster digital visa processing to support travel, business and tourism investment across the Caribbean.
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